Chapel of Benva

Famous for its unique 15th century frescoes, this small rural chapel is classified as a historic monument because of the particularly remarkable graphics of the murals that decorate it, evoking the themes of Paradise and Virtues, Purgatory, the Last Judgment, and the Hell.

About this building

The building has an edifice of square plan preceded by an imposing porch open with broken arches. A small bell stands at the top of the main facade.

Key Features

  • Monuments
  • Interior features

Visitors information

  • Non-accessible toilets in the building

Other nearby buildings

Saint Roseline Chapel

The chapel was built in the 11th century, and it is known to house the chest containing the body of Saint Roseline, prioress of the abbey adjoining from 1300 to 1329, as well as a mosaic of the “Meal of the Angels” by Marc Chagall.

Church of Notre-Dame des Grâces

Church built at the beginning of the 16th century, in 1519. It was later visited by Louis XIII, who came to express his gratitude for the birth of Louis XIV.